The changes which have come upon us since last we were assembled together make me feel that you will not regard it otherwise than as a natural thing, and not unbefitting the occasion, if, in the opening words of my customary address to you, I give expression, With an emphasis more than ordinary, to the thankfulness Which I owe to a gracious Providence Which has permitted me, during the past year, to go out and come in among you, in the exercise of my office towards you, and to gather you here again before me for the duties of the Annual Visitation.

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